Software Research and the Industry
Open source, building products, software startups, and industry strategy by Prof. Dr. Dirk Riehle
I’m happy to report that the ninth article in the Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Open source research software |
| Keywords | Open source software, scientific computing, software engineering, artificial intelligence, licenses |
| Authors | Wilhelm Hasselbring, Leslie Carr, Simon Hettrick, Heather Packer, and Thanassis Tiropanis |
| Publication | Computer vol. 53, no. 8 (August 2020), pp. 84-88. |
I’m happy to report that the eigth article in the Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Managing Your Open Source Supply Chain—Why and How? |
| Keywords | Open source, software supply chain |
| Authors | Nikolay Harutyunyan, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Publication | Computer vol. 53, no. 6 (June 2020), pp. 77-81. |
Abstract: More than 90% of software products include open source components, most of which are not directly added by your own developers. Instead, they are an inseparable part of the software supply chains that virtually all companies depend on. This article covers the related risks of ungoverned open source use and provides industry best practices to practitioners.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
IEEE’s Computing Edge magazine is a practitioner-oriented publication that republishes particularly popular content from other IEEE publications. In the April 2020 issue, they republished last year’s The Innovations of Open Source article that I wrote to open the Computer magazine’s Open Source Expanded bimonthly column.
Best of all, it is free! (Original version, local copy.)
I didn’t know about the republication until someone pointed me to it. Check it out, if you missed the article the first time around.
I’m happy to report that the seventh article in the Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Single-Vendor Open Source Firms |
| Keywords | Open source, single-vendor open source, commercial open source |
| Authors | Dirk Riehle, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Publication | Computer vol. 53, no. 4 (April 2020), pp. 68-72. |
Abstract: This article present a particular business model for commercial open source firms, called the single-vendor open source model. This model has long dominated venture capital funding for open source software firms, contributing to the long-term sustainability of open source. As such, it is of high economic relevance. It is also an excellent example to show how open source licensing and related strategies really are just tools in the design of a business model and not philosophies.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy or HTML page).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
I’m happy to report that the sixth article in the Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Managing the open source dependency |
| Keywords | Computer Applications, Open Source Software |
| Authors | Tomas Gustavsson, PrimeKey |
| Publication | Computer vol. 53, no. 2 (February 2020), pp. 83-87 |
Abstract: Organizations use open source software in a majority of computer application programs. Here we describe some of the technical challenges and offer recommendations about how to manage open source software dependencies and avoid the most common pitfalls that might be encountered through decision-making, automated scanning, upgrading, and strategic contributions.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
I’m happy to report that the fifth article in the new Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | How to select open source components |
| Keywords | Open Source Software, Licenses, Documentation, Computer Bugs, Software Project Management |
| Authors | Diomidis Spinellis, Athens University of Economy and Business |
| Publication | Computer vol. 52, no. 12 (December 2019), pp. 103-106 |
Abstract: With millions of open source projects available on forges such as GitHub, it may be difficult to select those that best match your requirements. Examining each project’s product and development process can help you confidently select the open source projects required for your work.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
I’m happy to report that the fourth article in the new Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Getting Started With Open Source Governance |
| Keywords | Companies, Licenses, Security, Software, Law |
| Authors | Jeff McAffer, GitHub |
| Publication | Computer vol. 52, no. 10 (October 2019), pp. 92-96 |
Abstract: Using and managing open source is essential in modern software development. Here we lay out a framework for thinking about open source engagement and highlight the key steps in getting started.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
I’m happy to report that the third article in the new Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Open Source License Compliance–Why and How? |
| Keywords | Open Source Software, Licenses, Software Packages |
| Authors | Hendrik Schoettle, Osborne Clarke, Munich, Germany |
| Publication | Computer vol. 52, no. 8 (August 2019), pp. 63-67 |
Abstract: Compliance with open source software (OSS) license requirements is necessary but often overlooked. This article explains how OSS license compliance differs from compliance with commercial software licenses, why it is necessary even though OSS is generally free, and what requirements have to be met with OSS.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
I’m happy to report that the second article in the new Open Source Expanded column of IEEE Computer has been published.
| Title | Free and Open Source Software Licenses Explained |
| Keywords | Open Source Software, Licenses, Computer Security |
| Authors | Miriam Ballhausen, Bird & Bird, LLP, Hamburg, Germany |
| Publication | Computer vol. 52, no. 10 (June 2019), pp. 82-86 |
Abstract: This installment of Computer’s series exploring free and open source software confronts a pressing issue, free and open source software licenses: what they are, the rights they convey, and the restrictions they impose.
As always, the article is freely available (local copy).
Also, check out the full list of articles.
Abstract: Open source has given us many innovations. This article provides an overview of the most important innovations and illustrates the impact that open source is having on the software industry and beyond. The main innovations of open source can be grouped into four categories: Legal innovation, process innovation, tool innovation, and business model innovation. Probably the best known innovations are open source licenses, which also define the concept.
Keywords: Open source, open collaboration, open innovation, software industry, business models
Reference: Riehle, D. (2019, April). The Innovations of Open Source. Computer vol. 52, no. 4, pp. 59-63.
The article is available in the IEEE library (local copy) or as a web page.